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Page 1: ...MFL68869001 1 0 ENGLISH LG US550 USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... Available accessories may vary depending on your region country or service provider This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touchscreen keyboard Copyright 2015 LG Electronics Inc All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Google Google ...

Page 3: ... account setup 28 Connecting to Networks and Devices 29 Wi Fi 29 Bluetooth 30 Wi Fi Direct 31 Transferring data between a PC and your device 32 Calls 33 Making a call 33 Calling your contacts 33 Answering and rejecting a call 33 Making a second call 34 Viewing your call logs 34 Call settings 34 Contacts 35 Searching for a contact 35 Adding a new contact 35 Favorites contacts 36 Creating a group 36...

Page 4: ... Display 58 General 60 Phone software update 68 Phone software update 68 About this user guide 70 About this user guide 70 Trademarks 71 Troubleshooting 72 FAQ 75 Safety 81 Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions 83 Consumer Information on SAR 87 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 89 Caution Avoid potential hearing loss 91 TIA Safety Information 92 Safe...

Page 5: ...injured Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited For example aircraft Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity such as a bathroom Do not use harsh chemicals such as alcohol benzene thinners etc or detergents to clean your phone This could cause a fire Do not drop strike or shake your phone severely It may harm the inter...

Page 6: ...nty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty An emergency call can be made only within a service area For an emergency call make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on Your phone is...

Page 7: ...y When there is less than 10MB of space available in your phone memory your phone cannot receive new messages You must check your phone memory and delete some data such as applications or messages to make more memory available To uninstall applications 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary General tab Apps 2 Once all applications appear scroll to and select the application you want to u...

Page 8: ...nd other applications NOTE Some applications you download may consume battery power While using downloaded applications check the battery charge level 3 Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction In addition your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty WARNIN...

Page 9: ...yed then immediately press and hold it again 4 Release all of the keys when the Factory data reset screen is displayed 5 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes then press the Power Lock Key to continue 6 Press the Volume Down Key to scroll to Yes once more then press the Power Lock Key to conﬁrm 7 Your phone performs a factory reset WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset all user applications use...

Page 10: ...don t consume resources unnecessarily To stop applications 1 Tap App previews of recently used applications will be displayed 2 Tap the application you want to access This does not stop the previous app from running in the background Make sure to tap to back out of a window after using it To close an app from the recent apps list swipe the app preview to the left or right To clear all apps tap Cle...

Page 11: ...f and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally activating the touch screen during calls WARNING Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the display and touch screen functions Do not cover the proximity sensor with screen protectors or any other type of protective film This could cause t...

Page 12: ...off restart it or turn airplane mode on and off Press once quickly to wake or lock the screen Volume Keys While screen is off Press and hold the Up key to launch QuickMemo Press and hold the Down key to launch the Camera On the Home screen Control ringer volume During a call Control your earpiece volume When playing audio video Control volume continuously ...

Page 13: ...ove the back cover hold the phone ﬁrmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the ﬁgure below 2 Slide the SIM card into the lower slot for the SIM card as shown in the ﬁgure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward NOTE Only microSIM card types work with this device ...

Page 14: ...13 Getting to know your phone 3 Insert the battery 4 To replace the cover onto the device align the cover over the back of the phone and press it down until it clicks into place ...

Page 15: ... you use unapproved chargers batteries or cables it may cause battery charging delay or display a pop up message regarding slow charging It can also cause the battery to explode or damage the device which are not covered by the warranty The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone Insert the charger and plug it into a power outlet NOTE Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging...

Page 16: ...er You can configure it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it when it s in a familiar location like your home or work or when it recognizes your face Setting up Smart Lock Before you activate Smart Lock you need to set up a screen lock Knock Code pattern PIN or password 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap Display tab Lock screen Sma...

Page 17: ...pe or slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first tap it so you don t drag an item instead Double tap Double tap to zoom on a webpage or a map if the feature is supported by the application Pinch to Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser or maps or when browsing pictures if t...

Page 18: ...een Location Indicator Quick Button Area Home Touch Buttons Shows the phone s status information including the time signal strength battery status and notification icons Widgets are self contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps screen or on the Home screen Unlike a shortcut the Widget can function as an on screen application Tap an icon application folder etc to open and use it...

Page 19: ...m provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons widgets and more Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access additional canvases Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers Adding items on your Home screen 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen 2 Choose the Apps or...

Page 20: ...ouch and hold the desired Quick Button drag it to and release it NOTE The Apps Button cannot be removed Customizing app icons on the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position then release it The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application 2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size 3 Ta...

Page 21: ...en you are using turn by turn navigation When a notification arrives its icon appears at the top of the screen Icons for pending notifications appear on the left and system icons such as Wi Fi and battery strength are shown on the right NOTE The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Pending notifications System notifications ...

Page 22: ...ns Clear Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on off Touch and hold the desired key to directly access the function s settings menu To see more Quick Setting keys swipe left or right Tap to remove add or rearrange Quick Setting keys The current notifications are listed each with a brief description Tap a notification to open the corresponding application that manages it Tap to clear all of the ...

Page 23: ...are some of the most common ones Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card inserted A media file is currently playing No network signal available Silent mode is enabled Airplane mode is on Vibrate mode is on Connected to a Wi Fi network Battery fully charged Wired headset connected Battery is charging Call in progress Phone is connected to PC via USB cable Missed call Downloading data Bluetoot...

Page 24: ...italize the next letter you type Tap twice for all caps Tap to access the keyboard s Settings menu Tap to enter a space Tap to create a new line in the message field Tap to delete the previous character Entering special characters The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters e g á when entering text For example to enter á touch and hold the a key until the additional characters are displ...

Page 25: ...shot feature Raise your hand with an open palm until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready Raise your hand in a clenched fist until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Then unclench your fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready OR Special Features ...

Page 26: ...creen is off and idle double tap the center screen quickly to wake the screen To turn the screen off double tap the Status bar in any screen except on the camera viewfinder or empty area on the Home screen NOTE When using KnockOn to wake the screen make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on This feature is designed to prevent the device from tu...

Page 27: ...count log in or backup PIN Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock Code When the Knock Code is not in enabled you can use the Knock On function by double tapping the screen 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary Display tab Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code 2 Follow the on screen steps to set your Knock Code You have to create a Backup PIN as a...

Page 28: ...o easily create memos during a call with a saved picture or on the current phone screen and share them with family and friends 1 While screen is off press and hold the Volume Up Key OR OR While the screen is on slide the Status Bar downward and tap 2 Use the toolbar to create a memo 3 Tap to save the memo To exit QuickMemo at any time tap ...

Page 29: ...artup Wizard tap Apps tab if necessary General tab Accounts sync Add account Google If you already have a Google account enter your email address and tap NEXT Once you have set up your Google account on your phone your phone will automatically synchronize with your Google account on the Web if data connection is available Depending on your synchronization settings your contacts Gmail messages Cale...

Page 30: ...nning for available Wi Fi networks 3 Tap a network to connect to it If the network is secured with a lock icon you will need to enter a security key or password NOTE The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi Fi status If you are out of the Wi Fi zone or have set Wi Fi to Off the device may automatically connect to the Web using mobile data which may incur data charges TIP How to obtain the ph...

Page 31: ...istance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Pairing your phone with another Bluetooth device 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on 3 Tap Search to view the visible devices in range 4 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list and fol...

Page 32: ...uetooth 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary Networks tab Bluetooth 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on 3 You will receive a request to accept a pairing attempt from the sending device Be sure to select Accept Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct provides a direct connection between Wi Fi enabled devices without requiring an access point Turning on Wi Fi Direct 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if neces...

Page 33: ...ame with your phone 2 Open the Notiﬁcations panel tap the current USB connection and select Media device MTP 3 A window will pop up on your PC allowing you to transfer the desired data NOTE The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be able to detect the phone Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Playe...

Page 34: ...alls touch and hold Calling your contacts 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary to open your contacts 2 Scroll through the contact list You can also enter the contact s name in the Search ﬁeld or scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen 3 To place the call tap next to the contact you want to call Answering and rejecting a call When you receive a call swipe in an...

Page 35: ...ke Viewing your call logs From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary and select Call logs tab A list of all dialed received and missed calls is displayed TIP Tap any call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Tap then tap Delete all to delete all of the recorded items Call settings You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding as well as other special feature...

Page 36: ...2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard You can also scroll along the alphabet letters on the right edge of the screen Adding a new contact 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary and enter the new contact s number 2 Tap Add to Contacts New contact 3 If you want to add a picture to the new contact tap the image icon Choose Take photo or Select from Gallery 4 En...

Page 37: ...cts 2 Tap the Favorites tab and choose a contact to view its details 3 Tap the yellow star at the top right corner of the screen The star turns grey color and the contact is removed from your favorites Creating a group 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary to open your contacts 2 Tap Groups New group 3 Enter a name for the new group You can also set a distinct ringtone for the group and...

Page 38: ...ne contact NOTE You may be charged for each text message you send Please consult with your service provider 3 Tap the text ﬁeld and begin composing your message 4 Tap to open the messaging options TIP You can tap to attach a file that you want to share 5 Tap Send or Send MMS to send your message TIP The 160 character limit may vary from country to country depending on the language and how the text...

Page 39: ...layed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations Changing message settings Your phone s messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediately You can change the settings based on your preferences Open the Messaging app and tap Settings ...

Page 40: ...et up an email account Adding another email account Open the Email app and tap Settings Add account Changing the email general settings Open the Email app and tap Settings General settings Deleting an email account Open the Email app and tap Settings Remove account Select the account you want to delete Remove Yes Working with account folders To access your email account s folders open the Email ap...

Page 41: ...eate a new email 2 Enter an address for the message s intended recipient As you enter text matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts Separate multiple addresses using semicolons 3 Tap the Cc Bcc ﬁeld to copy contacts or tap to attach ﬁles if required 4 Enter the email s text 5 Tap to send the email ...

Page 42: ...ra options on the viewfinder Flash Allows you to manage the camera s flash Choose from Off On Auto Swap camera Tap to swap between the rear camera and the front camera Settings Tap to adjust the camera and video settings Gallery Tap to access your Gallery Record Tap to start recording a video Capture Tap to take a photo Exit Tap to close the selected menu or exit the Camera app Camera and Video ...

Page 43: ... This is ideal if you want to be in the photo or video Displays grid lines to help you align your pictures and videos Opens the Help guide to show how to use a function Taking a photo 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to photograph 2 Focus indicators will appear in the center of the viewﬁnder screen You can also tap anywhere on the screen to focus on that...

Page 44: ...hare it in via any available social network services Tap to delete the photo Tap to access additional options Tap to add the photo to your favorites Recording a video 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to capture in your video 2 Tap once to start recording NOTE The timer will be displayed on the screen 3 Tap to stop recording TIP Tap to capture a screen sh...

Page 45: ...tional options Multi point Auto Focus When you take a picture the Multi point Auto Focus AF function operates automatically and allows you to see a clear image Burst shot Allows you to take multiple shots quickly Touch and hold to take multiple pictures quickly Gallery The Gallery allows you to view and manage all of your pictures and videos From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary NOTE Depe...

Page 46: ...ayed in a folder by the date they were created Select a picture to view it full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in and out on an image Double tap anywhere to zoom in and out Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture to zoom in Pinch in on the image to zoom out Video options 1 From the Home screen ...

Page 47: ...of the phone Editing photos While viewing a photo tap Deleting photos videos Use one of the following methods While in a folder tap select the photos videos you want to delete Then tap Delete While viewing a photo tap Setting wallpaper While viewing a photo tap Set image as to set the image as wallpaper or assign it to a contact NOTE Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be...

Page 48: ...en tap Apps tab if necessary Playing a song 1 from the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap the Songs tab 3 Select the song you want to play 4 The following options are available Tap to pause playback Tap to resume playback Tap to skip to the next track in the album playlist or shuffle list Touch and hold to fast forward Multimedia ...

Page 49: ...he volume while listening to music press the Volume Keys on the back side of the phone NOTE Depending on the software installed some file formats may not be supported If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws Therefore it may be necessary to obtain permission or a...

Page 50: ...if necessary Alarms The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms 1 Open the Clock app then select the Alarms tab 2 Tap to add a new alarm 3 Adjust the settings as necessary and tap Save NOTE You can also tap an existing alarm to edit it Timer The Timer can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed 1 Open the Clock app then select the Timer tab 2 Set the desired time on the t...

Page 51: ...mes 3 Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch NOTE To reset the stopwatch tap the Reset button You can also tap the Resume button to resume the stopwatch Calculator The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard calculator or a scientific calculator 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations tap the ...

Page 52: ...o save the event Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways Recording a sound or voice 1 From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary 2 Tap to begin recording 3 Tap to end the recording 4 Tap to listen to the recording NOTE Tap to access your recordings You can listen to your saved recordings The displayed available recording time may differ f...

Page 53: ...appears on the screen Select one of the suggested keywords that appear NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through your applications From the Home screen tap Apps tab if necessary NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 54: ...and service provider Viewing webpages In the Chrome browser tap the address field and then enter a web address or search criteria and tap Go on the keyboard Opening a page To open a new page tab New tab To go to another webpage tap if tabs are merged with apps and tap the page to select it Otherwise tap if pages are not merged with apps and select the desired page NOTE To merge tabs tap Settings M...

Page 55: ... flight mode allows you to use many of your phone s features such as games and music when you are in an area where making or receiving calls or data use is prohibited When you set your phone to Airplane Mode it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data Wi Fi Allows you to manage your Wi Fi connections and connect to available Wi Fi networks Bluetooth Allows you to manage your the Blue...

Page 56: ...ands free device automatically answers an incoming call TTY mode Sets the TTY mode to communicate with other TTY devices Hearing aids Allows you to turn on hearing aid compatibility Noise suppression Checkmark to suppress background noise on my end during a call Save unknown numbers Allows you to add unknown numbers to your contact list after a call Power key ends call Checkmark to allow you to en...

Page 57: ...and Bluetooth tethering Mobile networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings VPN From your phone you can add set up and manage virtual private networks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network such as your corporate network NOTE You must set a screen lock before you can use VPN Sound BASIC Sound profile Allows you to set your p...

Page 58: ... Vibration type Allows you to choose the type of vibration NOTIFICATIONS Do not disturb Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set Lock screen Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen Apps Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications Y...

Page 59: ...ut incoming calls and message events automatically Display HOME LOCK Home screen Select Home Allows you to select the home interface you would like to use Choose Home for users experienced with Android s layout or EasyHome for an easier interface for beginners Wallpaper Allows you to set the desired wallpaper for your Home screen Screen swipe effect Choose the desired type of effect to display whe...

Page 60: ...cuts available on the lock screen Contact info for lost phone Allows you to display the owner information on the lock screen in case the phone is lost Lock timer Allows you to set the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed out Power button instantly locks Allows you to instantly lock the screen when the Power Lock Key is pressed This setting overrides the L...

Page 61: ...t the effect used when the screen turns off Daydream Tap to toggle it On or Off On allows you to set a screensaver to be displayed when the phone is sleeping while docked and or charging General PERSONAL Language input Use the Language input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on screen keyboard including words you added to its dictionary Language Sets t...

Page 62: ...attery saving Networks only and Device sensors only GPS only Camera Checkmark to tag photos or videos with the location they were taken at Google Location Reporting Allows you to view and manage your Google location settings Accounts sync Permits applications to synchronize data in the background whether or not you are actively using them Deactivating the Auto sync data option can save battery pow...

Page 63: ... to speech output provides an audible readout of text for example the contents of text messages and the Caller ID for incoming calls Audio type Sets the audio type Choose Mono or Stereo Sound balance Routes the sound through both the right and left channel when a headset is connected To manually set the audio route move the slider on the sound balance bar to set it Flash alerts Checkmark to allow ...

Page 64: ... when you triple tap the Home Key One touch input Checkmark to enable one touch input It allows each finger touch to enter a letter or character on the LG keyboard Switch access Allows you to interact with your device using one or more switches that work like keyboard keys This menu can be helpful for users with mobility limitations that prevent them from interacting directly with the your device ...

Page 65: ... them so that you can see what you enter Phone administrators Allows you to view or deactivate phone administrators Unknown sources Allows you to install non Play store applications Verify apps Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm Storage type Displays the storage type for credentials Trusted credentials Displays trusted CA certificates Install from storage Allows you t...

Page 66: ...ings to set how dates will be displayed You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network Storage Internal Storage Allows you to view information about the internal storage usage SD Card Allows you to view information about storage use on the SD card You can also mount and unmount an SD card or erase its contents Batte...

Page 67: ...he data on your phone Back up my data Allows you to back up your app data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers Backup account Allows you to set the account to which you want to backup data to Automatic restore Allows you to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device LG Backup service Backs up all information on the device and res...

Page 68: ...67 Settings About phone Display information about the network phone identity battery hardware software legal and regulations and safety ...

Page 69: ...ions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding Please note that removing the USB data cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone NOTE LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models LG Mobile Phone software updat...

Page 70: ...ature depends on your network service provider region and country Notice Open Source Software To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to the source code all referred license terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provid...

Page 71: ...se of applications developed by providers other than LG LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting from edited registry settings or modified operating system software Any attempt to customize your operating system may cause the device or its applications to work incorrectly Software audio wallpaper images and other media supplied with your device are licensed for ...

Page 72: ...71 About this user guide Trademarks LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 73: ...IM card is correctly inserted No network connection Dropped network Signal is weak or you are outside the carrier network Move toward a window or into an open area Check the network operator coverage map Operator applied new services Check whether the SIM card is more than 6 12 months old If so change your SIM card at your network provider s nearest branch Contact your service provider Codes do no...

Page 74: ...er or reset limit with PIN2 Phone cannot be turned on On Off key pressed too briefly Press the On Off key for at least two seconds Battery is not charged Charge battery Check the charging indicator on the display Charging error Battery is not charged Charge battery Outside temperature is too hot or cold Make sure phone is charging at a normal temperature Contact problem Check the charger and its c...

Page 75: ... file format Check the supported file formats The screen does not turn on when I receive a call Proximity sensor problem If you use a protection tape or case make sure it has not covered the area around the proximity sensor Make sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or silent...

Page 76: ...o synchronize all email folders The Inbox is automatically synchronized You can view other folders by tapping the icon and selecting Folders to choose a folder Gmail Log In Do I have to log into Gmail whenever I want to access Gmail Once you have logged into Gmail there is no need to log into Gmail again Google Account Is it possible to filter emails No the phone does not support email filtering E...

Page 77: ...ble to synchronize my contacts from all my email accounts Only Gmail and MS Exchange server company email server contacts can be synchronized Wait and Pause Is it possible to save a contact with Wait and Pause in the numbers If you transferred a contact using the Wait Pause functions saved into the number you cannot use those features You must save each number again How to save with Wait and Pause...

Page 78: ...et up your pattern by drawing itthen drawing it a second time for confirmation Precautions to take when using the pattern lock It is very important to remember the unlock pattern you set You can nolonger access your phone if you use an incorrect pattern five times You have five chances to enter your unlock pattern PIN or password If you have used all 5 opportunities you can try again after 30 seco...

Page 79: ...t Caution If you perform a factory reset all user applications and user data are deleted Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset Memory Will I know when my memory is full Yes you will receive a notification Language Support Is it possible to change my phone s language The phone has multilingual capabilities To change the language 1 From the Home screen touch...

Page 80: ...to the other To know which data connection is being used view the mobile network or Wi Fi icon at the top of your screen Home screen Is it possible to remove an application from the Home screen Yes Just touch and hold the icon until the trash can icon appears at the top and center of the screen Then without lifting your finger drag the icon to the trash can Application I downloaded an application ...

Page 81: ...etting screen select the song as a ringtone Alarm Will my alarm be audible or will it go off if the phone is turned off No this is not supported Alarm If my ringer volume is set to Off or Vibrate will I hear my alarm Your alarm is programmed to be audible even in these scenarios Hard Reset Factory Reset How can I perform a factory reset if I cannot access the phone s Settings menu If your phone do...

Page 82: ...e United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96 326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U S and international standards bodies The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international...

Page 83: ...use undesired operation Part 15 21 statement Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Part 15 105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro...

Page 84: ... continues In the United States the Food and Drug Administration FDA and the Federal Communications Commission FCC set policies and procedures for wireless phones The FDA issued a website publication on health issues related to cell phone usage where it states The scientific community at large believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association between exposure to radiofre...

Page 85: ...Since 1996 the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1 6 watts per kilogram averaged over one gram of tissue Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value This is because the SAR value may vary from call to call depending on factors such as proximity to a cell...

Page 86: ...reless communication devices including children The FDA FCC website further states that some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all For example the Stewart Report from the United Kingdom UK made such a recommendation in December 2000 In this report a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that u...

Page 87: ...uency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone 613 991 6990 http www rsc ca index php page Expert_Panels_RF Lang_id 120 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Telephone 011 41 22 791 21 11 http www who int mediacentre factsheets fs193 en International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection c o Bu...

Page 88: ... population The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Ab...

Page 89: ...ent requirement for safe exposure The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet ea fccid after searching on FCC ID ZNFUS550 Additional information on Spe...

Page 90: ...hones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal ne...

Page 91: ...ferenced in Section 20 19 of the FCC Rules The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute ANSI C63 19 standard To ensure that the Hearing Aid Compatibility rating for your phone is maintained secondary transmitters such as Bluetooth and WLAN components must be disabled during a call For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones ...

Page 92: ...e commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings If you choos...

Page 93: ...easurements International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of your phone comp...

Page 94: ... breast pocket Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your service provider or call the customer service line t...

Page 95: ...potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always marked clearly Potential areas may include fueling areas such as gasoline stations below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using...

Page 96: ...ry charger Otherwise you may cause serious damage to your phone Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad Battery Information and Care Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Please read the manual of proper installation and removal of the battery Please read the man...

Page 97: ...ture range Charging out of recommended range might cause the generating heat or serious damage of battery And also it might cause the deterioration of battery s characteristics and cycle life Do not use or leave the battery under the blazing sun or in heated car by sunshine The battery may generate heat smoke or flame And also it might cause the deterioration of battery s characteristics or cycle ...

Page 98: ...r answer calls while charging the phone as it may short circuit the phone and or cause electric shock or fire Don t short circuit the battery Metallic articles such as a coin paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short circuit the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery upon moving Short circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion Never use and unapp...

Page 99: ...mouth may cause serious injury including a fire or explosion Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card phone card bank book or subway ticket near your phone The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use When the phone is not used for a...

Page 100: ...w that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency RF energy in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in standby mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does...

Page 101: ...possible effects of wireless phone use on human health The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Occupational Safety and ...

Page 102: ...typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits 4 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of Radio Frequency RF energy exposures characteristic of wireless pho...

Page 103: ... or more years follow up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects such as cancer This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer causing agent and the time tumors develop if they do may be many many years The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many fac...

Page 104: ...lines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless phones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate SAR of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering IEEE and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measureme...

Page 105: ...this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to Radio Frequency RF energy Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversati...

Page 106: ...Electro Magnetic Interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation AAMI The final draft a joint effort by the FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensu...

Page 107: ... safely is your first responsibility Use hands free operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must up...

Page 108: ...bers while driving If you are reading an address book or business card or writing a to do list while driving a car you are not watching where you are going It is common sense Do not get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles 6 Dial sensibly and assess the trafﬁc if possible place calls when you are not moving or be...

Page 109: ...you encounter while driving may require attention but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken trafﬁc signal a minor trafﬁc accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special nonemergency wire...

Page 110: ...n to reasonably prove the date of purchase 6 The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty 2 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary...

Page 111: ...t re conditioned refurbished or new units or parts or any units In addition LG will not re install or back up any data applications or software that you have added to your phone It is therefore recommended that you back up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such information 4 STATE LAW RIGHTS No other express warranty is applicable to this p...

Page 112: ...ain warranty service please call or fax to the following telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States Tel 1 800 793 8896 or Fax 1 800 448 4026 Or visit http us lgservice com Correspondence may also be mailed to LG Electronics Service Mobile Handsets P O Box 240007 Huntsville AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS Please call or write for the location of the LG...

Page 113: ... a written promise to refund repair or replace defective goods See 15 USC 2301 6 Remedies include damages for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating disclosure provisions See 15 USC 2310 d Except for some labeling and disclosure requirements the federal Act does not preempt state law See 15 USC 2311 The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect the rights and obligati...

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